Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,666 - 28,018; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Christmas and New Year shutdown

Flexibility in working hours

Employee benefits portal

Wellbeing Day off

Job summary

A respected childcare organization in Nottingham is seeking a caring Nursery Practitioner to join their team at Ruddington Day Nursery. You will play an essential role in creating a nurturing environment for children, promoting high-quality standards, and supporting their development. The nursery offers a range of benefits including flexible working, paid family leave, and a supportive team atmosphere. Ideal candidates will have a relevant childcare qualification and a passion for early years education.

Qualifications

• Experience in early years education and care.
• Ability to create a nurturing environment for children.
• Willingness to undertake further training as required.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children.
• Ensure children have rich experiences appropriate to their development.
• Prepare and support children's activities.

Skills

Childcare experience

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Mentoring abilities

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday 19 March 2026 at 05:00

Nursery Practitioner

Ruddington Day Nursery in Nottingham – Ofsted Outstanding

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £26,666 to £28,018 (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our Ruddington Day Nursery in Nottingham, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

Core Benefits

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
• Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Flexible working options available
• £500 refer a friend bonus
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues

About Our Nursery

Ruddington Day Nursery is a happy and friendly nursery, a place where children can thrive in a nurturing and stimulating environment. We’re an established Forest School set in the picturesque village of Ruddington, Nottingham. Our nursery is renowned for its beautiful big garden and spacious grounds overlooking serene horse fields.

Fantastic Outdoor Space

Our expansive garden is a standout feature, offering a beautiful outdoor space where children can explore, play, and learn. We also offer Forest School sessions in a dedicated woodland area, where children can take part in activities such as den building, nature crafts, and even fire lighting, helping to build confidence and practical skills.

Location

Ruddington Day Nursery is ideally located in the heart of Ruddington, set within the green belt countryside on Wilford Road between Ruddington and Wilford. Situated just across from the golf club and close to the village centre, the nursery is easily accessible from all areas south of Nottingham, with ample outdoor space that also supports convenient and stress‑free school pick‑ups.

What will you be doing

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children
• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children
• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Prepare and support children’s activities
• In the absence of the Team/Room Leader maintain effective day‑to‑day management of the environment
• Contribute to ensuring that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Support and mentor students and un‑qualified staff to ensure delivery of high‑quality childcare practice and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
• Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
• Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
• The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets
• 24 hour remote GP appointments
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies
• Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
• Tailored in house training and genuine progression opportunities
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI‑assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.

Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.